Seattle Culture

The Pulse: Choppy Waters

The Pulse: Choppy Waters

Teeth made of beads and transit-themed fashion

It’s a heavy time in the country. ICE raids in L.A. continue. Trump has federalized the National Guard — a move a federal judge has called illegal. A military parade in D.C. this weekend feels more about power than patriotism. The House just passed a bill to defund public broadcasting, targeting NPR, PBS, and local…

Think You Know Seattle?

Think You Know Seattle?

Greater Seattle Partners releases a treasure trove of fascinating information

You already know that Amazon, Boeing and Microsoft are the region’s top employers. You may be aware that China is our top trade partner. But did you know that almost one-quarter of King County residents are foreign born? Or that more than one in five employees in the county work remotely? Did you know that…

Must List: Six Fun Things to Do in Seattle

Must List: Six Fun Things to Do in Seattle

Jun 12 - Jun 18

Where to take Dad this week

It’s Father’s Day weekend and the school year’s winding down. Congrats to all the graduates, and if you’re still scrambling for a gift, we’ve got a Father’s Day guide to help. Also this week: Some very fancy Swiss chocolate is headed to Tukwila and Bellevue, and we’re ready to indulge. We caught up with the…

Gorge-ous Getaway

Gorge-ous Getaway

Luxury camping hits the Columbia River Gorge

High end camping, or glamping, has been popping up next to national parks for a while now — pretty canvas tents, real beds, bathrooms that don’t require braving the woods in the middle of the night. Now a major national brand has made it to Washington. Under Canvas, the Denver-based company known for luxury camps…

Underground Overhaul

Underground Overhaul

Going low solves couple's woes

The Seattle underground is alive and well and living in Montlake, a close-knit community in more ways than one. Dense suburban charm is what lures many families to Montlake. Dense suburban charm is also what forces many families to leave Montlake. “The lots here are very small, with setback and height restrictions,” says architectural designer…

Podcast: Scott Stulen: Leading Seattle Art Museum into the Future

Podcast: Scott Stulen: Leading Seattle Art Museum into the Future

Daring Women: AAA's Piston

Daring Women: AAA’s Piston

Heather Snavely brings big ideas to AAA Washington

Heather Snavely isn’t one to sit around waiting for something to happen. She helped lead a comprehensive rebranding effort at Seattle’s PCC Community Markets. She crafted global brand strategies at Seattle’s Brooks Running. She led Microsoft’s consumer communications during a key time for the Xbox. She’s now leading AAA Washington into a new era. Since…

A Mix Of Fantasy And Reality

A Mix Of Fantasy And Reality

Kirsten Anderson found success selling outsider art. Now, nearly 30 years after founding Roq La Rue Gallery, she’s staying the course in a brand new location.

Gallerist Kirsten Anderson is having a full-circle moment. In March, she opened the doors of the newest location of Roq La Rue, the arts space she launched 27 years ago in Belltown. Now, after hop-scotching through the city — 13 years and several locations downtown, three years in Pioneer Square, a stint on Capitol Hill,…

Finding One’s Voice

Finding One’s Voice

Seattle’s very own Lila Forde shines bright on enchanting new album VESSEL

The childhood room of Lila Forde was very pink. “And that room is still pink,” Forde said from her home in Los Angeles about her childhood room back in Seattle. “It’s now my dad’s office. He’s taking Zoom meetings in my pink room.” The Seattle-born singer/songwriter — who grew up in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood…

June in Seattle Delivers

June in Seattle Delivers

The city’s in-between season has its moments

The season is starting to turn. Lawnmowers are buzzing, the air smells like barbecue, and suddenly the herbs in the garden are out of control. Here are a few things to love before summer officially begins. Fresh flowers from the farmers market Buckets of peonies, poppies, sweet peas, and snapdragons line the stalls — just…

How to Celebrate the Sea on World Ocean Day

How to Celebrate the Sea on World Ocean Day

Numerous events across Seattle mark World Ocean Day on June 8

Seattle and Western Washington are inseparable from the ocean. Maybe you fish or forage from it, kayak or sail on it, surf its swells, hike and camp along its coast, or simply enjoy the sight of the water on a regular basis. The ocean is intertwined with our way of life here. And sometimes it’s…

Must List: Six Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Must List: Six Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Jun 05 - Jun 11

Pride anthems and bao

Hello. Are you enjoying this lovely stretch of weather? Time to dig out the sunscreen and finally get those sprinklers going. We just wrapped up our Trailblazing Women series, where ten incredible women shaping Seattle share their stories in their own words. Anyone else already dreaming about gelato next summer? And in case you missed…

Trailblazing Women: Rachel Barnecut

Trailblazing Women: Rachel Barnecut

Founder, Matcha Magic

For nine years, I worked in technology at a company whose  culture resembled a boys’ club. I was a cog in a big machine, where my ideas never made an impact on decisions that affected me and the outcomes I was working on. I learned the concept of “servant leadership,” which emphasizes empowering team members….

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